Compare 13700K, 7900X and 7800X3D on Windows 10.
Compare 13700K, 7900X and 7800X3D on Windows 10.
You're considering a summer build with a focus on gaming and productivity tasks. You're weighing CPU options based on your current Windows version and future plans. Your research suggests the 13700K requires Windows 11's new scheduler for optimal performance, while the 7800X3D may lag in non-gaming activities. You're planning to purchase around $4000 and are considering timing your build for late July or the Labor Day weekend. There might be advantages to waiting until September, as hardware releases often follow seasonal trends.
Other options like 7900X or 7900X3D could work well. The 7800X3D may run a bit slower in AutoCAD and for CPU-intensive rendering, though it’s a brand new CPU released just two months ago—it definitely isn’t a slow machine. I chose the 7700X this time since I didn’t want Windows 11 and because I prefer the upgrade path offered by the AM5 platform.
the 7900x3d isn’t a good value—it was affected by AMD’s decision to remove cores evenly. Only one chiplet has vcache, with two from those and two from regular cores, making it significantly slower than the 7800x3d and 7950x3d in tasks that rely on cache. If someone needs twelve cores from AMD, the 7900x3d remains the only option on AM5 so far.
The 7900X3D does not require an updated core scheduler like Intel processors since it supports two distinct CPU cores.
Even with perfect execution it will still underperform Intel. Intel relies on hardware-assisted scheduling through Thread Director whereas AMD employs software-based acceleration. I’d personally favor the 13700K, but that choice hinges on your preferred processor. Handbrake is a solid option, but I’d stick with Intel if possible. You could also take advantage of the full power of the 7900X.
I have looked at more reviews and I agree that the 7900X3D is not a good choice. I'm mostly using DVDFab for video editing. I have been seeing mixed info on if they have fixed the ecores on Windows 10. The info I'm seeing is saying that core priority on Windows 10 is based on if a program is currently active.
Have you really installed Windows 11 or are you just following what others say because IV had no problems with it?
I work on Windows 11 and my concerns are about the changes to the interface and the loss of certain features, not the underlying technical performance.